Grifton, NC Demographics

A map of Grifton's Population by Race

Grifton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,515, a slight increase from the 2,448 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% White, 38.8% Black, 17.1% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grifton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grifton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grifton, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grifton is ranked the 297th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grifton was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grifton's White Population

1,009 residents of Grifton, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grifton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Grifton ranks 621st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Grifton's population has decreased from 45.2% to 40.1%.

Grifton is more White than neighboring Dover (37.1% White), and Hookerton (37.7% White). Grifton is less White than neighboring Ayden (50.6% White), Graingers (100% White), and Winterville (55.8% White).

Grifton's Black Population

977 residents of Grifton, or 38.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grifton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Grifton ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Grifton's population has decreased from 40.0% to 38.8%.

Grifton is more Black than neighboring Ayden (36.2% Black), Graingers (0% Black), and Hookerton (30.9% Black). Grifton is less Black than neighboring Winterville (38.9% Black), and Dover (56.9% Black).

Grifton's Asian Population

56 residents of Grifton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grifton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Grifton ranks 555th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of Grifton's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.2%.

Grifton is more Asian than neighboring Ayden (0% Asian), Graingers (0% Asian), Winterville (0.9% Asian), Dover (0% Asian), and Hookerton (0% Asian).

Grifton's Hispanic Population

430 residents of Grifton, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grifton is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Grifton ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Grifton's population has increased from 10.7% to 17.1%.

Grifton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ayden (11.9% Hispanic), Graingers (0% Hispanic), Winterville (3% Hispanic), and Dover (0.2% Hispanic). Grifton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hookerton (24.8% Hispanic).

Grifton's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Grifton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grifton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Grifton ranks 619th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grifton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Grifton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Graingers (0% Native American/Other), Winterville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dover (0% Native American/Other). Grifton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ayden (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hookerton (4.9% Native American/Other).

Grifton's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Grifton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grifton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Grifton ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grifton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Grifton's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.0%.

Grifton is more Multiracial than neighboring Ayden (0.1% Multiracial), and Graingers (0% Multiracial). Grifton is less Multiracial than neighboring Winterville (1.4% Multiracial), Dover (5.7% Multiracial), and Hookerton (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.